Evaluate the effectiveness of AR in reducing dental
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Further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of AR in reducing dental anxiety among children. Studies should investigate the long-term effects of immersive VR on dental anxiety in children. Research should focus on developing gu
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- Fear in the Dental Chair: A Narrative Review of Dental Anxiety Prevalence, Oral Health Consequences and the Evidence Behind Behavioral, Pharmacological and Sedation-Based Interventions (2026) · Journal of Clinical Medical Research · doi
The long- term outcomes of VR-based interventions beyond the immediate procedure have not been adequately studied. And perhaps most practically, there is still no consensus on a standardized anxiety screening protocol for routine dental practice, a gap that limits the translation of research findings into clinical reality.
generalinline gapsevidence 5/5Keywords: long term outcomes based interventions beyond immediate procedure adequately studied perhaps practically there still consensus - The influence of immersive tools on children’s dental anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2026) · European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry · doi
Further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of AR in reducing dental anxiety among children. Studies should investigate the long-term effects of immersive VR on dental anxiety in children. Research should focus on developing guidelines for the use of immersive tools in paediatric dentistry.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: further studies needed evaluate effectiveness reducing dental anxiety - Effectiveness of virtual reality as a behavioural management method in children during dental visits: a systematic review (2026) · Frontiers in Oral Health · doi
There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality as a behavioural management technique to reduce anxiety in paediatric patients during dental treatments. There is a lack of evidence on the use of virtual reality in paediatric dentistry. There is a need to assess the potential benefits and limitations of virtual reality in improving behaviour and reducing anxiety in children during dental procedures.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there need evaluate effectiveness virtual reality behavioural management - Pediatric Dentist Attire as a Behavioral Strategy for Managing Dental Anxiety: A Systematic Review (2026) · F1000Research · doi
The current evidence base on the impact of pediatric dentist attire on dental anxiety in children is limited. Previous studies have identified a gap in the understanding of the relationship between dentist attire and children's perception of the dental setting. There is a need for further research to fully understand the impact of dentist attire on dental anxiety in children.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: current evidence base impact pediatric dentist attire dental - Effectiveness of virtual reality as a behavioural management method in children during dental visits: a systematic review (2026) · Frontiers in Oral Health · doi
Further studies are needed to assess the long-term effects of virtual reality on anxiety and behaviour in children. Studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality in different age groups and populations. Research is needed to develop and refine virtual reality interventions for use in paediatric dentistry.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: further studies needed assess long-term effects virtual reality
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